Genetics/Genomics ECHO In Primary Care

Why A Genetics/Genomics ECHO?

With limited access to genetic services in medically underserved communities, parents often turn to their only source of medical care, primary care providers, for answers about their children’s special health needs. This series aims to enhance the knowledge of primary care providers in the most current, evidence-based practice to care for patients with common genetic conditions/indications for a genetics evaluation and equip these providers with tips and resources through expert case analyses and discussion.

Who Should Join?

Primary care physicians

Developmental pediatricians

Care coordinators

Early intervention providers

Family support networks

Pediatric nurse practitioners

Advanced practice nurses

Physician assistants

Midwives

Otolaryngologists

Audiologists

Early hearing detection and intervention coordinators

Hospital labor and delivery units

What Does Genetics/Genomics ECHO Offer?

No cost for participating sites or individuals

No cost CME for health care professionals

Collaboration, support and ongoing learning with experts and other providers